We ll take a look at chimneys and attics in this roofing guide and discuss how you can prevent them from causing problems for your roof.
Attics or chimneys.
Some of the most significant roofing damage that occurs is the result of problems with attics and chimneys.
But spaces like attics and chimneys may also be suitable nesting places for birds.
Raccoons in the attic.
They bend vents rip up insulation and gnaw on electrical wiring inside homes which creates fire hazards.
Because the pipe gets hot building codes usually require 1 inch of clearance from metal flues 2 inches from masonry chimneys to any combustible material including insulation.
As such squirrels can be hard to reach and catch.
A chimney is like a pipe or a tunnel like channel that serves the main purpose of transferring or dispersing smoke heat and flue gasses from stoves and fireplaces out into the atmosphere.
This might be where dormer junctions occur.
Effects of untreated bird infestations.
Trapping of raccoons using sophisticated professional live traps and techniques.
Chimneys basically redirect all the unwanted fumes and smoke out into the open without spreading or releasing it inside your home space.
If they make their way into your home squirrels can typically be found in attics and can sometimes fall into wall voids surrounding the chimney.
Just as we reported that a clay tile lined chimney would be difficult to clean due to projecting concrete between vertically stacked clay chimney tiles.
The opening around a furnace or water heater flue or chimney can be a major source of warm air moving into the attic.
Inspection of roofs attics garages chimneys and other areas where problems may be occurring.
The pests also chew holes in siding fascia and gables while searching for suitable dens.
An uncontrolled bird infestation can lead to considerable damage to your home or business as well as potential health risk.
Also don t forget the time of year.
In spring a mother may choose an attic or chimney as a safe spot for giving birth and raising her young.
Chimneys in attics that have been excessively corbelled or leaned to one side.
Different animals are more likely to enter your home during different times of the year.
Raccoons can enter year round but 90 of cases happen in the months of march april and may when the female raccoons enter attics looking for a safe place to give birth.
These visitors and their nests can be an unwelcome sight for homeowners and business operators.
As intelligent problem solvers with great dexterity and determination raccoons often find their way into attics at entry points where different building materials join.
